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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.31, 258.39 and 76.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.31, 258.39 and 76.10 is: 114.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.31 : 258.39 = 76.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.31/258.39 = 76.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.31x = 258.39 × 76.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.31x = 19,662.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,662.19/172.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.11

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